Outfeed Table
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Outfeed Table
HI all!
I'm a total noob to the forum. Been a Mark V owner for about four months now. Really enjoying it. I can remember the mid eightys when my dad purchased his Mark V. First thing he made with it was a paddle for spanking us boys.
Anyway - I am in the process of building my shop - as I just started wood working. I received a router for christmas, and now need a table for it. However, I figured cutting long boards and plywood with the small table of the shopsmith would prove to be difficult.
I searched the web for ideas for an outfeed table and found one I liked, so I did my best to replicate it. Check it out:
http://imgur.com/a/VB2xT
I first did some plans in Sketch Up, but for some reason the file either didn't save or was deleted. So, when it came time to build it, I just winged it.
I may redraw the sketch up plans, as my older brother also has a Mark V. We'll see.
Anyway. Looking forward to the ride!
iadk!
I'm a total noob to the forum. Been a Mark V owner for about four months now. Really enjoying it. I can remember the mid eightys when my dad purchased his Mark V. First thing he made with it was a paddle for spanking us boys.
Anyway - I am in the process of building my shop - as I just started wood working. I received a router for christmas, and now need a table for it. However, I figured cutting long boards and plywood with the small table of the shopsmith would prove to be difficult.
I searched the web for ideas for an outfeed table and found one I liked, so I did my best to replicate it. Check it out:
http://imgur.com/a/VB2xT
I first did some plans in Sketch Up, but for some reason the file either didn't save or was deleted. So, when it came time to build it, I just winged it.
I may redraw the sketch up plans, as my older brother also has a Mark V. We'll see.
Anyway. Looking forward to the ride!
iadk!
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- Ed in Tampa
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Re: Outfeed Table
Nice! Straight forward simple design! Let us know how it works out!
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Re: Outfeed Table
Interesting approach.
I think the eye bolt needs to float(rotate) when tilting.
Not sure the beveled stick end location is coincident with the trunion pivot.
Yes do tell us how successful it is.
P.S. Welcome to the forum!!!!!!!
I think the eye bolt needs to float(rotate) when tilting.
Not sure the beveled stick end location is coincident with the trunion pivot.
Yes do tell us how successful it is.
P.S. Welcome to the forum!!!!!!!
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Re: Outfeed Table
Welcome to the forum, and make sure your brother signs up too.
Check the table is flat when tilted, if the center of the main table and the center of your extended table are not on the same line the ends of the table with be out of alignment. Best checked at the far left and far right of the main table.
Ed
Check the table is flat when tilted, if the center of the main table and the center of your extended table are not on the same line the ends of the table with be out of alignment. Best checked at the far left and far right of the main table.
Ed
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Re: Outfeed Table
Welcome to the forum, idak.
You will become very dependent on the outfeed table. I can not imagine doing without one. I believe that yours will work fine the way it is attached. However, if when you tilt (either right or left) it binds a little, I know what your problem is. In addition to binding, if when tilted, the plane of the main table and that of the outfeed table do mot remain the same, post back here.
BOTTOM LINE: The pivot line of the main table and the point where you support the "outfeed table" with the leg must be in line.
You will become very dependent on the outfeed table. I can not imagine doing without one. I believe that yours will work fine the way it is attached. However, if when you tilt (either right or left) it binds a little, I know what your problem is. In addition to binding, if when tilted, the plane of the main table and that of the outfeed table do mot remain the same, post back here.
BOTTOM LINE: The pivot line of the main table and the point where you support the "outfeed table" with the leg must be in line.
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Re: Outfeed Table
This looks like a great solution to the outfeed table problem, especially for bevel cuts with the table tilted. I was thinking about buying the Shopsmith solution (http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... ttable.htm), but I like your idea with the attachment to the table adjustment post better.
For the veteran Shopsmith guys who bring wisdom to this forum, what other ideas have you seen for outfeed tables?
For the veteran Shopsmith guys who bring wisdom to this forum, what other ideas have you seen for outfeed tables?
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Re: Outfeed Table
For as long as that table is wide enough to meet YOUR needs, I would make no changes to the overall dimensions.kkoyle wrote:This looks like a great solution to the outfeed table problem, especially for bevel cuts with the table tilted. I was thinking about buying the Shopsmith solution (http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... ttable.htm), but I like your idea with the attachment to the table adjustment post better.
For the veteran Shopsmith guys who bring wisdom to this forum, what other ideas have you seen for outfeed tables?
One question, however.
When the OFT is coplanar with the Main Table, if you lay a straight edge across from the far (right) or far (left) corners of the combination to the opposing corners on the near side and then tilt the table, does the straight edge remain in contact with your table throughout the entire tilt.
If it does, you did a great job of "design on the fly".
If it does not then you need to decide if YOU care or not. If it does not and you care, you need to relocate where the top end of the diagonal support attaches to the lower side of the table. That attachment point needs to be precisely in-line with the center of rotation of the tilting main table (of the table trunions).
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Re: Outfeed Table
There is one significant problem with the Shopsmith solution: you cannot use extension tubes while using it.kkoyle wrote:This looks like a great solution to the outfeed table problem, especially for bevel cuts with the table tilted. I was thinking about buying the Shopsmith solution (http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... ttable.htm), but I like your idea with the attachment to the table adjustment post better.
For the veteran Shopsmith guys who bring wisdom to this forum, what other ideas have you seen for outfeed tables?
Re: Outfeed Table
If you have the 505/510/520 you have to use extension tubes to mount the support table. You can use the ones provided or purchase the long versions so I guess I don't understand the above comment. Could you explain?bigmoguls wrote:
There is one significant problem with the Shopsmith solution: you cannot use extension tubes while using it.
Ed
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Re: Outfeed Table
You also can employ Extension Table Brackets 555997 and use your extension tables on the front or back... and with some extra tables, both at the same time. http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... racket.htm
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